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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
15
In Butte a shopper notes a diverse array of keepsakes including Oliver copper and metal china items offered at 15 cents for three pieces. The fragment hints at a catalog of small souvenirs once common in local stores.
Local notes list Walker’s liquor shop plus ads for pianos, osteopath Dr Lorton, and various residents leaving for Seattle Portland Miles City and New York. Mentions include Col Tom McTague visiting Deer Lodge, Beloved Buckley birth, Marion Jorcheff’s travel, and multiple travels to Missoula Seattle Spokane and Ireland. Includes St Johns area venues and local business ads.
D J Charles of Montana says eight delegates never caucused for a compromise candidate at the Republican National Convention. He notes the central question was Taft or Roosevelt and doubts any Roosevelt third party effort will form. He cites Hadley as Roosevelt’s champion and says some leaders remain loyal to the party.
In Montana at the Republican convention discussions centered on taft’s appeal and the possibility of a Roosevelt third party. Hadley impressed conservatives and roosevelt elements, while Hughes lacked weight. Francis Heney and Bill Flinn influenced the lineup. Taft’s judiciary stand was praised as a national bulwark and a key factor in support.
Dr. L J Kelley of 69 West Galena street pursued a man in only an undershirt for four blocks at Ovelock after hearing a noise. Kelley believes John Ward, now in custody, is the suspect he chased, though Ward denies involvement. Kelley was awakened, bolted from bed, and tackled Ward before calling an officer.
Tom Wagner thirty year old laborer traveling with a companion was detained after a dirty towel and underwear were found. An officer was summoned and Wagner faced petty larceny charges as the alleged offender.
Special Dispatch reports President Carl Gray and his party will travel from Seattle to Butte Thursday morning as part of a system inspection. They will continue to Billings via the Northern Pacific and return Friday afternoon. Friday evening a reception and dinner for Gray and his party will be held at the Hotel Rainbow hosted by the board of commissioners.
Special Dispatch reports Judge Bourquin opened the first term of federal court in Great Falls at 10 o clock with United States Deputy Marshal Charles Morgan and Clerk George Sproule present. The session was held in the new federal building where two yearly sessions are planned and a jury term is anticipated next time.
Oyster Bay July 1 Robert McCormick of Chicago, once Illinois GOP leader for Roosevelt, arrives to explore a split in Illinois Taft support. He signals negotiations with Roosevelt to keep the progressive movement alive, while Roosevelt notes the party may unite behind existing state tickets.
Brooklyn figure Little Tim defends leaving the Republican Party after the Chicago convention and endorsing Theodore Roosevelt. The statement denounces unscrupulous forces and pledges to work toward fair capital and labor relations, avoiding entanglements that hinder progress. New wine colored and gray uniforms debuted at the New Empire theater, supplied by Hennessy tailoring.
From all points in Montana the hot springs offer a 30 day stay. The house has been thoroughly renovated with new improvements. Visitors are invited to arrange picnics and dancing parties in the pavilion and are assured of good care and satisfaction.
White Plains N Y July 1 Dr Austin S Pint state pension alienist who opposed Harry K Thaw release testified before Judge Keogh that he initially believed Thaw was a murderer but later concluded there was insanity. He said his view shifted after reading Thaw's will and codicil and after consulting attorney William T Jerome as the case progressed.
Four Livingston youths were thrown from a buggy on a steep embankment after the horses bolted and veered over a cliff. All occupants narrowly escaped serious injuries though several sustained minor hurts. Names given include G. I. N. Hawley Esther Nolan Alla Smith and others. The accident occurred on a narrow road near Livingston.
A fragment describes the Grogaunoprunge resort advertising a mammoth plunge for 2,000 bathers and a special children’s section. It mentions a big contest with ringside seating and notes a daughter born yesterday to Mr and Mrs C B Littlefield of 2115 Princeton Avenue.
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